Louisiana Hurricane and Off Grid Houseboating

Louisiana life on the off grid houseboat, getting ready for hurricane Francine. Securing and prepping everything for an upcoming hurricane. Fishing and relaxing. Shrimp stew, hamburgers, fried catfish with french fries. And a few other cajun dishes. Dee catches a leather back turtle, that gives somewhat of a fight. Dee cooks Lost bread for breakfast, you would have to watch the video to find out just what is Lost Bread.

[@CreeLaRue2]

Well, we definitely appreciate you sharing your good times with us!👍

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@CreeLaRue2 thank you. We very much appreciate you.

[@jamessnuffer5239]

Glad to see you pop and captain Dee made it through the storm. Good to see you had no damage to your house boat also. Be safe and have a blessed week.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@jamessnuffer5239 it was headed on a direct path to get the worse of it, unfortunately our friends to the east of us took it head on. Thank you. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@lee-annelandownunder4731]

Loved so much I watched twice - glad you were safe and thanks for the wonderful cooking xxx

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@lee-annelandownunder4731 thanks for watching and commenting. Cajun food is one of the best. We do enjoy eating. Thanks for watching and commenting it's very much appreciated

[@alantillman588]

Glad you and Captain Dee made safely through the hurricane safe and no bad damage . All the dinners were making my mouth water. ha ! Sure did look awesome. Enjoyed the video as always ,

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@alantillman588 thank you. Yes we did have some good eating that is for sure. I was stressed until we was able to get back to the houseboat to see that everything was good.

[@Timewalkerv]

My eyes were hungry i had to stick around, Good eats !

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@Timewalkerv thank you very much for sticking around. It definitely was some good eating. Thank you for watching and commenting

[@JR_SupportOurHeroes]

Glad i found y'all's channel 🦀🦐🦪Cajun here, in March moved to Acadiana - South Lafayette Parish from Maryland. Have been coming to Acadiana since i was a kid. Really glad to be down home. Folks are from Iberia Parish.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@@JR_SupportOurHeroes I'm happy that you found us. I've been in Iberia parish all of my life. South Louisiana is a good place to be, not going to see much of any snow, maybe a few cold days. And the eating is some of the best. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@GJCAMPING]

Happy to see y’all faired well, and that stew I bet didn’t fair as well lol looked good 👍✌️💪

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

We come out all good. I love everything that is made with a roux, maybe it's just in our blood.

[@CreeLaRue2]

You said, “there’s a hurricane coming and I hope it doesn’t interfere with my cooking”. It’s hard to sound more cajun than that.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@@CreeLaRue2 😆 🤣 😂 you right bout that. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@CreeLaRue2]

@@BoondockingCajunstyle I love your videos always nice and relaxed. I’m actually from Berwick, spent a lot of time in those waters.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@@CreeLaRue2 you definitely know the good times and the festivals and the good food

[@gregknight293]

Thanks for taking us through preparations for the storm and how it progressed . Glad yall got little to no damage . Love watching your food preparation and cooking but a bit of a letdown when sent out to play when yall sit down to eat . Please leave the camera rolling for a few more minutes . We enjoy watching yall enjoy your meal . Thanks for another great show .

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@@gregknight293 we did luck out from this storm. We definitely have some good eating. Thanks for watching and commenting. We will try to get more of that content

[@kchedville]

Ya, you needed that Cajun Batter Bowl --- my Cousin Darryll invented and patented it years ago... works Great... but for just a few fish the Zip Bag is better and less to wash up after, :)

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@kchedville yes that's what I telling Dee about, I couldn't remember the name of it. They really work good for battering everything. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@julieagain]

What parish are y’all in? It hit us in Thibodaux late in the afternoon. She blew pretty hard coming in but left us with light winds. She left us a mess with a broken fence & downed trees in the neighborhood. No power, internet, or cell service for a couple days. It was the highest we have ever seen the water rise. Thank god it didn’t flood the house. We’re on pillars so if we flood everyone floods. All is well now.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@julieagain we are in Iberia parish. Glad they got your power back up quickly. Flooding is nothing fun and can be dangerous.

[@grantfoster9099]

Glad to see how yall made out! left my traps out in the gulf n they were still standing 3 dozen crab friday i ran em boiled em up!! No Damage Here Just Wind Blew Our Privacy Fence Gates Open And My dog Was Running Around In the Storm Lol!

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

I would have replied sooner but youtube chooses not to notify me. I actually had to come look for this comment after Dee told me it was here. 3 dozen is a nice run. We need to run out and check our traps. We left them out there without any bait. With the intention of bringing a couple more out and baiting. Hopefully they are still there.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

Good to hear that you came out pretty good. So for I haven't heard that anyone had serious damage. Seen where a couple of people came really close though.

[@lutherprince9304]

Glad y’all made it through the storm without any major issues or injuries. Thank The Lord !!! The food looked awesome and the cypress stump sure does look like a bird of some kind. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@lutherprince9304 to see the knee in person it really looks to be a sculpture of a bird. Didn't catch anf fish, but the eating was very good. As always, thank you for watching and commenting

[@lutherprince9304]

@@BoondockingCajunstyle I really enjoyed seeing y’all. Was concerned about the hurricane. I’ve been laid up a few days myself. So the video was right on time. Thanks for sharing!👍🏻

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

Sorry to hear that you have been laid up. I know that there isn't much enjoyment being laid up. I'm very thankful that we was able to share the things we do with you. I'm also humbled that we help you to pass some time.

[@lutherprince9304]

@@BoondockingCajunstyle being able to see videos of things I always enjoyed doing I still fish a little bit but no longer hunt at all. Love being out in woods hunting, fishing and camping I enjoyed it for many years. So I’ve been blessed to have done all those things. Y’all stay safe and I’ll be looking for your next video 👍🏻

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

​@@lutherprince9304 I can relate. I have lung issues that forced me to give up working. I'm very limited on what I can do. Even though I push too hard at times. It sucks to be woken during the night because you are having trouble breathing and have to get up to do a treatment. We are trying to enjoy life as much as we can.

[@TombiggbeeLife]

Glad to see yall made it through all that. I was down on the MS Gulf Coast the weekend prior. It was dang nice as the weather gave a break from the dang heat. My other half that lives in Gulfport said they got 70 mile/hour winds... But my other half is just like yours... as soon as it was over, she was out tryin to catch some Bull Reds lol. Ya don't know till ya throw I recon. Great vid guys! And tell cpt D to leave them turtles alone, they aint do nothing to you lol.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@marklivingston7324 Dee said that turtle was lucky it didn't end up in the pot. Did the other half catch any Reds? Sounds like her and Dee would get along well. Yes the weather was looking like a big pot of gumbo, but it's getting warm again. As always thanks for watching and commenting

[@TombiggbeeLife]

@@BoondockingCajunstyle She didn't get any Reds... but she did pull a 40lb black drum, and about 5 Hard-Heads.(she sent me a picture just to show off....) she like to do that to me when I have to come back north for work where I'm eatin Gordons fish patties in a air fryer. She mean like that lol.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@marklivingston7324 just gonna have to pay her back. Can't be letting them get away with stuff like that 😂

[@mrk2163]

Great video as always. I’m glad the storm wasn’t to bad for y’all. Happy the houseboat was safe. Take care

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@mrk2163 the first half of the storm which is normally the strong side wasn't bad at all, then the so called good side came with an attitude. It was a relief that everything was good

[@mrk2163]

Pop, I watched your videos on you building your houseboat. That boat is a work of art, built to last a lifetime. Nothing like the common ones in boat stores. Do you have any plans to motorize it in the future. Take care

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@mrk2163 I did consider putting a motor on it. Turn out to be more convenient to strap my boat to the back of it and push. I do have a rudder in the front to guide the direction. Don't have to worry about the extra weight and how to get fuel and other issues that may come. It's nice to be able to push to a location disconnect and still enjoy a smaller boat to run around in.

[@rickcaldwell6174]

I do my eggs the same way when I cook gumbo. Soaks up the roux and tastes oh so good.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@@rickcaldwell6174 dropping the eggs in like that is the way to go. When they are dropped in gumbo, it keeps a better shape. And like you said, it soaks up all dem flavors Thanks for watching and commenting

[@prestonking5736]

It looks like you got a good spot there. You should be able to write it out tie it down good you be careful out there. Hurricanes are unforgiving.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@prestonking5736 yes they can get mean and nasty. We do move and try other spots, but always return to this one. 10 minutes from the landing and right in the path where everyone passes to go to their camp. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@FL.AirBoater]

Try putting your corn meal or flower in a paper bag, It’ll keep your meal dryer if you’re cooking a lot of fish

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

That's exactly how my mom use to do it. It worked really well. Just to find paper bags anymore these days.

[@FL.AirBoater]

@@BoondockingCajunstyle you got that right brother!!!

[@paulmarshall3099]

Ya`ll stay safe out there

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@paulmarshall3099 that is one thing that we try to do. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@JasonsMyOneLife]

😂👌🏽. Was just behind yall on Darnell rd.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@@JasonsMyOneLife cool deal. Thank you

[@JasonsMyOneLife]

@@BoondockingCajunstyle much love and support for you guys! Love the videos!

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@JasonsMyOneLife we very much appreciate this comment. Thanks for the support, watching, and commenting

[@t.hernandez-m7o]

Very good video on securing houseboat for storm. In video there us a nice boat landing with good parking area. Where is boart ramp Nanette and location?

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@@t.hernandez-m7o maps.app.goo.gl/otRQCKi2LCohHmVw8 Thanks for watching and commenting

[@t.hernandez-m7o]

Thanks for boat launch information.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@t.hernandez-m7o you are welcome. It really is a nice landing. The canal to and from it have trees down and you have to navigate around them. But they do help fish have places to hang out at

[@BethandRyanArceneaux-team985]

Nothing beats shrimp stew. We haven’t done the egg drops but love deviled eggs with it. Going to try it. Thanks for sharing Ryan & Beth

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@BethandRyanArceneaux-team985 gotta do the egg drop. It pulls in all the flavors. Potatoe salad and corn with shrimp and egg stew just don't get much better. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@FL.AirBoater]

Ya should put some milk jugs on your lines just incase a boat should come near your house boat!

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@FL.AirBoater I actually had to deal with that just today. To avoid any more issues I just removed the rope. Anchors hold the back well. The rope that is on the front, should not be any problems with it. I do like your idea and the next time I have to put a rope in a place that could get hit, I will definitely mark it with jugs Thanks for the tip, watching and commenting

[@nickpellegrin]

Glad yall made out ok

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@nickpellegrin thank you. How are you making out. Got yourself a large pile of fire wood?

[@nickpellegrin]

@@BoondockingCajunstyle doing great,and yes lots of firewood lol

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@@nickpellegrin you and GJ got lucky it was just the porch

[@nickpellegrin]

@@BoondockingCajunstyle Yeah i agree,coulda been alot worse for us all. My house,family,and houseboat all ok.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@@nickpellegrin that is what is most important

[@gulayguthre9939]

You cannot make Louisiana gumbo without okra and maybe some celery but you got to have okra

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@gulayguthre9939 okra definitely is needed for that chicken and sausage gumbo. Don't think I've ever tried celery in one. Maybe the little that is mixed in seasoning blend. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@greggrondin3034]

Looks like a hawk to me. Y’all living on the bouyou fo sure

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@greggrondin3034 every now and then I will come across a cypress knee that looks like something. Coolest one I've seen was when I was a kid. There was one that looked like there was a little man climbing it. Living the best we can. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@FL.AirBoater]

Don’t ya just hate those blind mosquitos? I live on a lake here in Fl. that they’re bad at curtain times of the year!

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

We get those things every now and then not super often. I find them more in the marsh lands around here. We do have a few different breeds of mosquitoes around here. Even have one breed that will fight you back when you slap them 😅😅

[@FL.AirBoater]

That wasn’t much of a storm, was it?

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

No it was a strong cat 1 think maybe it hit a cat2 not sure. Definitely wasn't a crazy mean storm.

[@GrassBandit]

Where did y’all find the crispy LA fish fry. I been looking for it but hadn’t seen the crispy anywhere lately.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@GrassBandit I'm thinking either Walmart or super one. It was also seasoned, I liked it very much, came out with a nice crunch

[@TombiggbeeLife]

@GrassBandit Walmarts only sell what they have a market for in a particular area. So they got the stuff you lookin for, just not at your store. I have to order a good bit of things online (ebay,amazon). But for the cold stuff, like Manda sausage , I have to buy when I'm able to get back to gulf coastal waters. Cheers! (side note: Look for StaleKrackers Fish or Seafood fry mix. It has a bit of a lime smell when you open the bag... but it's honestly the best fish fry (out of a bag) that I've ever bought (and yeah, I have order it bc local wally world dont carry it)

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@@TombiggbeeLife you got me wanting to try the krackers mix.

[@GrassBandit]

@@BoondockingCajunstyle ok thank you, I used to like that one too but hadn’t seen it lately.

[@GrassBandit]

@@TombiggbeeLife thanks Mark, I will look for Kracker’s fry. The Cajun land fish fry is very good too, if you see it try that one.

[@griswoldfishandgame7905]

What is this dish called you made on this show?

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@@griswoldfishandgame7905 shrimp and egg stew.

[@prestonking5736]

What is the length in the beam on your houseboat?

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@prestonking5736 main meam is 14 foot plus an extra 1'x1' pontoon on the out side. 27.5' long

[@harlincolkmire933]

I have never seen anyone put eggs in seafood stew.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@harlincolkmire933 you gonna have to try it, they have a very good flavor.

[@jamesreed4259]

a bird.

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@@jamesreed4259 it's very hard to make out on video

[@Bob-wg1oy]

Hawk

[@BoondockingCajunstyle]

@@Bob-wg1oy that's what I told Dee. It's really cool looking in person